Author Archive: Bernews1

Par-la-Ville Rd To Be One Lane For 7 Weeks

The City of Hamilton today announced that traffic will be reduced to one lane on Par-la-Ville Road starting today [Oct 5] at 7pm. While road works are taking place, traffic entering the city via Par-la-Ville Road will be diverted at Serpentine Road. The City said is anticipated this work will last about seven weeks. On Saturday and Sunday October 6... Read more of this article

Mixed Reviews On ‘Photoshop Disaster’

[Updated: The BDOT has responded, and also replaced the photo] A photo from the Bermuda Department of Tourism’s website was posted on the PS Disaster website yesterday [Oct 4], with the website’s readers offering mixed views on whether it truly qualifies as a ‘disaster’ or not. The website highlights errors made when photoshopping... Read more of this article

Caron Bermuda To Host Service Awards

The Caron Bermuda Community Service Awards Breakfast will be held on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 from 8:30 – 10:00 am at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess The flyer says: “The awards breakfast recognizes individuals and organizations who have excelled in their field of work to help those suffering from the disease of addiction, and who... Read more of this article

Live Streaming: Argo Group Gold Cup Sailing

[Update: stream over for day] For the next three days, the Argo Group Gold Cup organisers are providing live streaming video of the action from Hamilton Harbour. The Quarter Finals line-up today [Oct 5] includes Adam Minoprio (NZL) Team Argo Group vs. Ian Williams (GBR) GAC Pindar Taylor Canfield (ISV) Canfield Racing vs. David Chapman (AUS) Flying... Read more of this article

PLP: Wayne Perinchief Replaces Linda Merritt

[Updated with video] Minister Wayne Perinchief will replace Linda Merritt as the PLP candidate for Constituency #8 Smiths South, the PLP confirmed today at a press conference. In December 2011, Ms Merritt was originally announced as the candidate for Constituency #8 Smiths South, however “Ms. Merritt withdrew her candidacy for personal reasons.” Minister... Read more of this article

Statistics Show 6.6% Drop In Air Arrivals

Air arrivals and bookings at tourist accommodations fell by 6.6% during the second quarter of 2012, according to the Quarterly Bulletin of Statistics. The report said: “Air arrivals during the second quarter of 2012 fell by 6.6 per cent when compared to the same quarter of 2011. A total of 75,186 visitors arrived by air to the Island, down from... Read more of this article

“Big Art Show” Opens In Hamilton

The Bermuda Arts Centre at Dockyard today announced the opening last evening of “THE BIG ART SHOW” which features large original artwork by Bermuda’s best-known artists. Put on in association with Washington Properties, “THE BIG ART SHOW” uses available office space in Washington House, located adjacent to the Washington Mall and enables multiple... Read more of this article

Family Festival Of Sail On Sunday

The Family Festival of Sail is taking place on this Sunday, October 7th from 11.00am – 4.00pm at Barr’s Bay Park. This free event will see activities being held that the whole family can enjoy throughout the day celebrating boating and the sea. Following a nautical theme, there will be free boat rides from Bermuda Sea Cadets, aboard yacht club... Read more of this article

Bermuda Paint To Host Colour Seminars

The psychology of colour and environmental colour adaptation will be among the subjects featured in Bermuda Paint’s Colour Seminars, which will run October 10, 11 & 12. Bermuda Paint company is launching a new environmental colour system later this month. To help introduce the colour system, the company is hosting colour seminars featuring... Read more of this article

Annual Charman Prize To Be Awarded

October will see the opening of the 5th annual Charman Prize in the Butterfield Family Gallery at the Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art. Established in 2008, the Charman Prize in an annual art prize competition for local artists based in Bermuda. Sponsor and patron of the Charman Prize is Mr John Charman. Mr Charman said: “It is with great pleasure... Read more of this article

Police: Safety Advice For Pedestrians

The police have reminded the those walk or run on Bermuda’s roads during the hours of darkness to wear the appropriate safety gear such as reflective clothing. A police spokesperson said: “Members of the pubic who walk or run along Bermuda’s roads, particularly during the hours of darkness, are reminded to wear the appropriate safety gear... Read more of this article

Arts Centre To Host Zombie Walk Fundraiser

Somerset Village will be transformed into “Mangrove Hallows” on Saturday [Oct 27] when the Bermuda Arts Centre hosts a fundraising “Zombie Walk”. Those interested are being encouraged to dress as a Zombie and walk for art. All participating Zombies are being asked to pledge their Zombie steps to raise funds for the Arts Centre... Read more of this article